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What’s included criminal record searches?

Criminal searches look for criminal charges, convictions, dismissals, and not-guilty findings. They generally don’t include traffic violations.

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Do criminal record searches include arrest records?

We don’t report arrest records. By law, we can’t. We can….

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What counties should I search for criminal or civil court records?

To be thorough, search for criminal or civil court records in counties where the subject of your search has lived in the past 7 years.

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How to run a background check on a vendor?

backgroundchecks.com can configure a custom background screening package …

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Do county searches include warrants and wanted postings?

No. County-level criminal searches don’t include warrants and wanted postings. For that information, you can order a separate search.

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What is a metropolitan area criminal search?

Consider running a metropolitan-area criminal search if your subject has lived in one of 50 major US metro areas in the past 7 years.

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What’s included in a civil history background check?

Civil court searches look for filings or rulings that don’t involve criminal activity. Such cases involve suits brought by a victim or wronged party.

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What is VendorSAFE?

VendorSAFE is a program that enables employers to enlist their vendors and contractors to offer screening at a consistently high standard.

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How can we invite job candidates?

You may want to invite job candidates to order and pay for their own background checks. We make it easy to manage that process..

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What's Included in Employment Verification

An employment verification check provides information about a subject’s job title, employment dates, and related information.

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What Is an MVR Background Check & Why Should Your Company Care

Driving reports include information about a subject’s driving record. It comes from state agencies.

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Are there any resources available to get my criminal record expunged?

We offer a program with our partner that can assist you with expungement or record sealing. Visit this page to take the eligibility test and get additional information.

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Virginia Criminal Search

A Virginia state background check can uncover more criminal records. Learn about these tools and the legal restrictions involved.

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